Wichita eagle., 1887-09-27
GRAND CJNCeRT.

Few times, if ever, have the people Of
Wichita enjoyed musical treat comparing
with the one given by tie professors of
music of Garfield University at Garfield
opera house last evening. What native tel
ent, aided by perfect culture and wide ex-
perience can accomplish the audience en-
joyed-carried away with.
The first number on the programme, Fer
amors Grand Ballet, Concert study for left
hand, op. %, No. 4, Staccato etudo, c major
op. %, No. g" by Prof. Metcalf, was mar
velS of briliancy and wonderful execution
The great Rubinstein himself would have been
puzzled to have executed these selections
with greater skill and ability. Mr.. Metcclf
has appeared in concerts in many OF the
principal cities in this country and in Europe.
Aside from his education in this country,
which was prosecuted under the first teach
ers, he has enjoyed four years course at the
Royal Conservatory at Lepsic, Germany, as
well as private study with Europe's first
masters. Upon leavir G the Leipsic co1serv-
atory he was awarded the highest hon0rs and
the ''Helbig Prize" well known among artists,
was also given him by the institution as q
souvenir of hi successful career there. He
enjoys the reputation OF being one of the
most able American pianists and instructors
OF the pianoforte.
Concerto for Violin Op. ca Allegro Motto
Appassionato'' was rendered by Miss Blanch
Newcomb. If insnimate objects ever speak
IL H. ~, eofk Al, 9
Miss Newcomb was made to utter living words.
The encore that followed her first recitation
brought the beautiful melody Of "Home
Sweet Home" Miss Newcomb he's been
studying for the past four years in Berlin,
Germany, with the greatest of living violin
lists, Herr Joseph Joachim. She was admit
ted into the Hochschule in Berlin with nine
other successful candidates, there being
twenty five applicants for admission.
Hardly had the audience returned from the
happy dreamland to which the beautiful
melody of Home, Sweet Home" had trans
ported them, than Miss Hutchins in rich
soprano voice greeted them with bright
Star of Love- In commentator of all and
especially of Miss Hutehins because Of the
greater opportunity presented, was observed
the total absence Of any attempt at display.
Miss Hutchins was pupil in voice, piano
and harmony in the Cincinnati Conservatory
of Music, and later private pupil in voice
of Prof. John Underner OF Cleveland, Ohio,
teacher of the gifted songstress, the late
Mile Marie Litta so well known to the
public
Then followed:
Violin Obligato, ....-........ Miss Newconb.
|. a. Scherzo, from OPP. %. .Schumann
b. Nocturne, Op Is, No L.. Chopin.
C. Album Leaf, OPP. No. l.
d. Grand Menuet, Joye
use. Op. is. MetcaH.
Mr.. John W. Metcalf
PARTu
. Adagio. from 9th Concerto,
Miss Blanche Newcomb.
s. Tender and True tScotish
Ballad. --.--- AarstoEl-
Miss Alice Hutchins-
4. Hungarian Air. $500. David Lis zt.
b. Sixth Hungarian Rhsp-
Fr. John ". Metcaf
:. Polonaise. a Major, No. 2, Wienia vTsEl
TIE whole program was most successfully
carried out, with the sid ton Of many g.
le.tions folio wing as encores. To pass j1dg-
msnt and to say that one selection eIcelled Is
n do what few were capable OF doing Better
70 say what eli tel: thas il was nost edsty-
ing, cultured performance and that the first
grand concert Of the college Of music. Gar
seIj University was, indeed a grand sue
rsS=